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Event Wrap Up – 2023 bLU cRU SA Junior Cup Take On The Bend For Round 3

July 13, 2023 Filed Under: News, Road Racing, SA Junior Cup

Round 3 of the bLU cRU South Australian Junior Cup held on the 8th/9th of July was an event that was never going to disappoint, with wildcards #11 Judd Plaisted and #34 Elijah Andrew joining the core group of bLU cRU riders and hosted by CAFNIX and Preston MCC at the well renowned The Bend International Circuit.

A Saturday morning dawn coaching session and track tour was the start of the weekend for these young racers, receiving expert advice and tips for each section of the track from Ty Lynch and Samuel Pezzetta ahead of a timed practice for what would be the first time many of these juniors would experience this circuit. Only a single qualifying session after practice meant that rider feedback and bike setup was crucial, and even in wet conditions a blistering pace was set early on by #69 Archie Schmidt, #11 Judd Plaisted and #7 Xayvion Amoy securing front row positions of 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

RACE ONE:: The midday weather continued to prove difficult to predict, and the damp but drying track kept the pit shed busy with last minute tyre changes. Constant battles with countless leader changes between the front runners held the unwavering attention of the crowd and only .3 of a second separated Judd and Archie in first and second places respectively with Xayvion taking the bronze. While in the middle of the pack #99 Jai Strugnell and #46 Ghage Plowman were relentless in their battles with each other on track.

RACE TWO:: Sunday morning’s gentle shower before riders briefing was no challenge for the Pirelli wets on the Yamaha R15’s and with every confidence in their tyres race 2 was nothing short of nail biting. The four front runners Archie, Xayvion, Elijah and Judd finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively, all changing leadership multiple times per lap throughout the four laps and had the crowds of spectators filling the fourth story sky deck balcony striving for the best view and cheering and clapping from start to finish.

Strong finishes from #27 Cooper Pitt, #68 Lucas Warren and #79 Jamie Gregory and constant improvement from #17 Payton Kemp and $42 Josh Schiller meant that every junior competitor was eager to pull their last tricks out of the bag for race three, but unfortunately weather conditions and on track incidents cut the schedule short and finalised proceedings early.

Final outcomes for the weekend were :

Archie Schmidt

Judd Plaisted

Xayvion Amoy

2023 bLU cRU SA Junior Cup Points Table:

With a return to Monarto for Round 4 at the end of August, we are held in suspense in what has been a thrilling first half of the season from these young future champions who showcase the true camaraderie of Motorcycle Road Racing.

Written by Daniel Amoy

Images by Pit Lane Studio

Thank you again to all of our most generous sponsors.

SOUTH AUSSIES SET TO MAKE AN IMPACT AT THE 2023 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

July 7, 2023 Filed Under: Motocross, News

Each year the Australian Junior Motocross Championships are the pinnacle showcasing the exceptionally talented junior motocross riders making their impact throughout the land as they grow to National and international success.

For 2023, the annual event heading to the top end is to be held in the Territory at the Acacia Hills Motocross Club on the 11th to 16th of July 2023 after the venue was changed from Alice Springs.

We are thrilled to see 20 of our South Australian motocross juniors make the trip up to take on Australia’s best and make the next step in their motorcycling career – Not only that but some taking on multiple classes.

Join us in wishing all our young riders the best of luck in the ‘top end’. We know you will make us proud.

SA Riders taking on the 2023 Australian Junior Motocross Championships

(* Riding more than 1 class)

	Name	Class
1	Carter Williamson	50cc Auto 7 – U9 years
2	Kobe Smart*	50cc Auto 7 – U9 years
3	Jobe Howard	50cc Auto 7 – U9 years
4	Bodhi Austin	65cc 2-stroke 7 – U10 years
5	Nate Bowman	65cc 2-stroke 7 – U10 years
6	Lachlan Murdoch	65cc 2-stroke 7 – U10 years
7	Jaden Higginson	65cc 2-stroke 7 – U10 years
8	Bailey Thompson	65cc 2-stroke 7 – U10 years
9	Brax Chittleborough	65cc 2-stroke 7 – U10 years
	Kobe Smart*	65cc 2-stroke 7 – U10 years
10	Riley Mullen*	65cc 2-stroke 10 – U12 years
11	Nash Metcalfe	65cc 2-stroke 10 – U12 years
12	Ollie Paech	65cc 2-stroke 10 – U12 years
13	Blake Bahnisch	65cc – 85cc 10 – U12 years
14	Declan Smart	85cc 2-stroke & 150 4-stroke (Standard Wheel) 9 – U12 years
	Riley Mullen*	85cc 2-stroke & 150 4-stroke (Standard Wheel) 9 – U12 years
15	Brock Smart	85cc 2-stroke & 150 4-stroke (Standard Wheel) 9 – U12 years
16	Ryder Woodrow	85cc 2-stroke & 150 4-stroke (Standard & Big Wheel) 12 – U14 years
17	Dylan Gromball	85cc 2-stroke & 150 4-stroke (Standard & Big Wheel) 12 – U14 years
18	Caleb Churchett	85cc 2-stroke & 150 4-stroke (Standard & Big Wheel) 12 – U14 years
19	Tomi Doble*	85cc 2-stroke & 150 4-stroke (Standard & Big Wheel) 12 – U14 years
	Tomi Doble*	100cc – 125cc 2-stroke 13 – U15 years
20	Emily Lambert*	FEMALE – 85cc 2-stroke & 150cc 4-stroke (All Wheels) 12 – U16 years
22	Charlize Waldhuter*	FEMALE – 85cc 2-stroke & 150cc 4-stroke (All Wheels) 12 – U16 years
	Emily Lambert*	FEMALE – 100cc to 150cc 2-stroke & 200cc to 250cc 4-stroke 13 – U16 years
	Charlize Waldhuter*	FEMALE – 100cc to 150cc 2-stroke & 200cc to 250cc 4-stroke 13 – U16 years
22	Danielle Churchett	FEMALE – 100cc to 150cc 2-stroke & 200cc to 250cc 4-stroke 13 – U16 years

EVENT PREVIEW – 99 YEARS IN THE MAKING – THE ICONIC HARDI 24 HOUR KICKS INTO ACTION FOR 2023

July 5, 2023 Filed Under: Enduro, News

The HARDI 24-Hour Trial, an annual motorcycle reliability trial that was first run in South Australia in 1924, is the must-see event this weekend. This year, the town of Eudunda once again is the host after a 4-year rest due to pandemic and drought. 168 competitors on 137 machines will begin to file off in one-minute intervals this Saturday 8 July from Main Control at 11.01am at the Eudunda Oval.

With longer distances in competitive stages, this year is sure to be a challenge for both rider and machine. Course conditions are looking favorable due to a good amount of rainfall in June; however, it is almost a certainty that the bikes will find some dust between mallee trees somewhere on the course. At least 300 volunteers will again be assisting in running the event including many motorcycle clubs running control points spread out around the Eudunda and surrounding districts. Spectators are well catered for with three competitive sections around the course will be on offer this year to the public as designated spectator sections, with many hundreds of spectators expected to be in attendance.

For those looking for refreshments, the Eudunda Sporting Club will be catering to the public at the Main Control for the duration of the event. The Eudunda Roadhouse will remain open all night to offer fuel, food and drinks. The Eudunda Show Society will have 24 Hour Trial merchandise available at Main Control with card facilities 3pm – 6pm Friday and from 9am Saturday.

Again, the field is looking ripe for some tight competition. 2023 sees 31 sidecars line up for the largest sidecar field in 24 years. Last year’s winning rider Shane Beckmann is back with his regular passenger Adam Brook, after Adam had to sit out last year’s Trial due to a Covid diagnosis. Shane will be after a second win to share with Adam.
Shane ‘Crash’ Schiller is celebrating a win in his class in the Welsh 2 Day Enduro in the UK last weekend with last year’s winning passenger Brian Anthony. ’Crash’ will be attacking this year’s 24 Hour Trial with his regular passenger Steven ‘Stiff’ Doecke who have previously won together on three occasions. 4-time winners Mark Launer and Tyson Rohrlach are also fresh off the plane from the Welsh 2 Day and will be looking to carry that momentum into the ’24’. Max and Sam Hutchesson, also 4-time winners are back after Max took a year off due to injury.

Out of the 106 Solos, the Expert class is looking strong. Two-time winner Riley Graham will again front up against 4-time winner Sean Throup. Both past champions have had limited bike time for 2023, but do they have the upper hand with their past knowledge and experience? These two will also have hot competition from locals Zach Tremaine and Clinton Voigt.

Another two riders that will be chasing the #1 spot are Jacob Smith and Cooper Sheidow. Jacob is returning from Condobolin NSW to make amends for his DNF last year and placed 6th at the Finke Desert Race 4 weeks ago, while Cooper won the recent Robertstown Two Day Trial in his first attempt at night riding and finished 6th outright at the Hattah Desert Race last weekend. On top of this, you can throw in a handful of other riders that are capable of a potential win.

Scrutineering of machines will take place on Friday Night. Live timing will again enable the trial to be followed to the second from anywhere around the course and around the world. This means that provisional results will be available shortly after the event with the Presentation Night being held on Saturday 15th July at the Vine Inn Barossa,
Nuriootpa. Live timing can be followed at www.24hrtrial.com

The 24 Hour Trial Organising Committee would like to thank the Regional Council of Goyder for the use of their road network and all the landowners for the generous use of their land. Spectators are asked to respect private and council land, please take all rubbish with them, and take care on the roads.

The committee have been hard at it again, preparing the oldest continuing motorcycle event in Australia as it builds up to the 24 Hour Trial Centenary next year.

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A PACKED WEEKEND AT THE BEND FOR 3 EVENTS IN ONE AT THE WEBB PLASTICS SA ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUND 2

July 5, 2023 Filed Under: News, Road Racing, State Championship

It’s going to be a huge weekend ahead of action over 7-9 July at the Bend with the Webb Plastics South Australian Road Racing Championships Round 2, the Pirelli Motul Victorian Road Racing Championships Round 2 and the 2023 Horsell Australian F1 & F2 Australian Sidecar Championship Round 2, presented by CAFNIX.

After a spectacular start to the Championship at Mac Park over Easter, the 2023 Championship story continues to the challenging, fast Tailem Bend Motorsport Park Circuit and you bet we have an impressive lineup of riders with over 140 of Australia’s fastest, set to hit the track. 2 Full days, with over 208 bikes filling a world-class lineup of classes -There’s no hotter show in town to be at.

Entry List:

Across the SA & Vic Championships, there is a total of 31 Superbikes, 22 Supersport 600’s and 24 Supersport 300’s – with some of the big names entered including Jack Davis and Michael Kemp headlining Superbikes and the Simpson brothers Olly, Mitchell and Jordan, fighting it out in Supersport 600’s. Flying high after taking out the Pro 450CC SA Dirt Track Championships last weekend, Ty Lynch is back on the tarmac this weekend and surely in the mix for Supersport 600 – Will he end up adding the Round 2 SA Road Race Championship trophy to his collection??

(Below): Ty Lynch with sights set at the Bend 📸 Pit Lane Studio. (Below): Olly Simpson is rearing for a big weekend 📸 Pit Lane Studio.

The bLU cRU SA Junior Cup will also be run, with 12 riders taking to the track, the 10 that have signed on for 2023, plus for this round, 2 wildcard riders Elijah Andrew and Judd Plaisted join the crew. Can Archie Schmidt hold off Xayvion Amoy for another round win or will there be an upset in the Championship standings.

Current Mallala lap record holder Tara Morrison will be joining Georgia Stephens and Phoenix Agar in the stacked Supersport 300 class.

For the first time outside of the Oceania Junior Cup we have a field of over 20 juniors from SA, Victoria & NSW entered to race. There is no doubt the future of Road Racing in Australia is in very capable hands with these young guns.

The Australian Sidecar Championship will also feature over the weekend, with 21 sidecars entered to hit the track. Current Australian Sidecar Champion Phillip Underwood will again face off against Patrick Clancy in Formula One Sidecar. Previous Isle of Mann racer Royce Rowe has broken in his new bike at Mallala and will be one to watch going up against the stiff competition of Jamie Crass and Michael Alton in Formula 2.

(Above): Australian Sidecar Champion Phillip Underwood (Above): Royce Rowe set to take on Formula 2 📸 Pit Lane Studio.

📸 ASBK – Australian Superbikes.

Make sure you don’t miss a second of the action and see all the thrills and spills in Junior 11 – 16, Limited, Naked Bike, Pre-Modern 2007, Bears B Roaring Sporties, on the weekend card.

See the full competitor list – HERE.

Where:

The SA/Vic Road Racing Championship Round 2 incorporating Round 2 Australian F1 & F2 Sidecar Championship is set to make a roaring return to the iconic Bend Motorsport Park. Entry to the circuit is off the Dukes Highway approx. 25 minutes along the freeway from Murray Bridge.

Spectator Info:

What more could you want than a weekend of Road Race action at the Bend and the best part…Spectator entry is absolutely FREE!!

All your food and drink needs are taken care of with the well stocked facilities at the Bend, including the Apex Bar x Dining on Level 1 in the heart of the main pit building.

At such an impressive racing circuit, explore and see the action from some great spots, including up on the top viewing decks. Check out the spectator map below for the all access details.

Timetable:

Live Timing:

Head over to Computime to keep up to date with all the results and of course live timing action.

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Keep up to date on the CAFNIX Facebook and Instagram pages for all the information as it happens.

SOUTH AUSSIES SHINE AT HATTAH FOR 2023

July 4, 2023 Filed Under: Enduro, News, SAORC

Hattah has always been an exceptionally popular staple event, Australians annually count down the days until they hit the road again for the trip over and 2023 was no exception. A strong field of South Australian ‘Hattah newbies’ and veterans alike, jumped over the border to join the 839 strong field of competitors in taking on the challenge for another year. We take a look at just a few South Aussies that tamed the Hattah challenge for its 25th anniversary in 2023.

Shaking off a tough 16th-place overall prologue run and 7th in class, Cooper Sheidow knew he had work to do and was definitely the man to do it. Putting his skills and course knowledge to the test, he went from 16th to 6th in the first lap and landed an exceptional 4th place class finish in ‘251 – 450 4 Stroke’ and a 6th place overall finish at the end of the weekend – Pretty impressive stuff!!

Above: Cooper Sheidow pushing hard 📸 Foremost Media Above: Cooper in between all the dust 📸 Foremost Media

No stranger to the Hattah challenge, SA’s Will Price got straight back into the rhythm from the get-go, scoring a 5th-place class prologue with sights set on the main show. Narrowly missing out on the top spot, Will took a well-deserved P2 for the ‘up to 250 4-stroke class’.

Did you say 3 top five class finishes for the ‘Ladies Tenacious Women Of Hattah 4 laps’? That’s right, congratulations Emma Haylock finishing the weekend with a 3rd place finish, Aimee Butler, hot on her heels in 4th and Chloe Barton chasing them both down, to finish 5th.

Above: Emma Haylock #52 ready to take on the challenge Above: Chloe Barton and Aimee Butler twinning it up.

📸 courtesy from Emma. 📸 from Chloe Barton #28

An outstanding effort for the Gear brothers from Keith in the ‘200CC – 250CC 4 STK – 13 – U16 Big Wheel Race’, Ollie finished second by a mere 15.430 seconds with a total time of 1:40:34.702 and Davey rounded out the top 5 in 1:44:25.284.

In the mix with the Gear Bothers, a special mention and congratulations go out to Archer Colwill for his 4th place finish and Will Mcinnes, keeping Davey on his toes behind him in 6th place – well done!

Shout out to Alex Head, after a solid weekend of racing, he put on a great show in the ‘Up to 250 2 stroke’ class, taking out the big P1 – Fantastic work!

Above: Davey and Ollie Gear ready to take on the Hattah for 2023. 📸 courtesy Penrite Hattah Desert Race 2023

📸 courtesy Brad Gear

Taking on some pretty stacked junior competition in 85CC 2STK and 150CC 4 STK – Small and Big Wheel – 12-U16, Harry Gilbertson let his riding do the talking and finished the weekend with a great second place class finish and just 40 seconds off first place Cooper Ford.

In the Junior Small Wheel race, Levi Rossi and Declan Smart had an exceptional weekend, finishing first and second against some incredibly fast juniors. Riley Mullen nearly made it an all SA podium finishing narrowly outside top 3 in fourth place – 3 South Aussies out of top 4, pretty great achievement!!

To all of our South Australians that made the trip over, congratulations for all your racing achievements.

For a comprehensive look at all the results – outright and class, junior and senior – head to this link to see how all your favourite south Aussies went! – HERE.

Above:📸 courtesy Foremost Media.

RESULTS – 2023 THE LONG AWAITED RETURN OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIRT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

June 30, 2023 Filed Under: Dirt Track, News

After a hiatus since 2019, the SA Dirt Track Championships made a long-awaited, welcomed return last Sunday 25 June to Mud N Tars MCC. Despite the day being plagued with challenging weather conditions, competitors, volunteers and Officials fought through to put on a fantastic 2023 SA Dirt Track Championships. Spectators braving the weather were treated to exceptional racing all day and kept well taken care of by the fantastic club volunteers in the canteen and bar.

Over 6o riders from countless different disciplines, made the trip to Victor Harbor, all ready to put it on the line for the SA Championship glory and have their name alongside previous Champions on the coveted trophy.

Braving the elements throughout the day, Sally Porter from “Porter Photography” and Eric McConnochie caught all the action with just some of the shots below and plenty more to purchase on their websites.

It was great to see previous multi-National Dirt Track Champion and ASBK racer, Ty Lynch return to the club and track where he started his career all those years ago. Proving he could still throw it around on the dirt, his consistent smooth racing brought him home in the top spot for 2023 in the Pro 450cc class – Fantastic job!!

Congratulations to all the competitors for a great day of racing and well done to all that added their names to history as champions for 2023.

Full results breakdown of the day below:

Seniors

Pro 450 – (250cc 2 Stroke & 450cc 4 Stroke)

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Ty Lynch	25	25	25	25	100	1st
Kyle Machin	22	22	22	22	88	2nd
Daniel Low	18	18	16	15	67	3rd
Jackson Milner	20	DNF	20	20	60	4th
Tayla Street	DNF	20	16	16	52	5th
Troy Knights	14	16	18	DNF	48	6th
Clinton Caston	16	15	15	DNS	46	7th
Ty Darkin	15	DNF	DNS	18	33	8th
Sean Curtis	DNS	DNF	DNS	DNS	–

Pro 250 – (100-150cc 2 Stroke & 200-250cc 4 Stroke)

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Casey Clarke	25	25	25	25	100	1st
Clinton Caston	22	DNS	DNS	DNS	22
Kyle Machin	DNS	DNS	DNS	DNS

Pro Open Women

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Tayla Street	25	25	25	25	100	1st
Tammy Maul-Dunn	22	22	22	22	88	2nd
Shakira Nash	20	20	20	20	80	3rd

MX Open

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Kyle Machin	25	22	25	25	97	1st
Ty Lynch	22	25	22	20	89	2nd
Tayla Street	20	20	20	22	82	3rd
Casey Clarke	16	18	15	18	67	4th
Daniel Low	18	16	16	15	65	5th
Troy Knights	14	14	14	DNS	42	6th
Ty Darkin	DNF	DNF	18	16	34	7th
Clinton Caston	15	15	DNF	DNS	30	8th

Veterans 40+

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Sean Curtis	16	25	25	25	91	1st
Robert Stout	20	20	20	22	82	2nd
Julian Timmis	22	18	22	20	82	3rd
Dean Maul-Dunn	25	22	13	18	78	4th
Greg Laanekorb	13	12	15	16	56	5th
Troy Knights	15	14	16	DNS	45	6th
Clinton Caston	15	14	16	DNS	45	7th
Cornelius Twist	14	15	DNS	15	44	8th
Shane Church	DNF	16	18	DNS	34	9th
Dale Milner	DNF	DNS	DNS	DNS

Pre 1985 All-Powers

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Robert Hayden	22	22	25	25	94	1st
Dean Maul-Dunn	20	20	22	22	84	2nd
Shane Church	25	25	DNS	DNS	50	3rd

Pre 1975 126cc & above

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Robert Hayden	25	22	25	25	97	1st
Dean Maul-Dunn	22	25	22	22	91	2nd

Juniors

100cc to 150cc 2-stroke & 200cc to 250cc 4-stroke 13-U16 Years

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Harry Sadler	22	22	25	25	94	1st
Zach Martin	20	20	22	22	84	2nd
Ryder Sweet	18	16	20	20	74	3rd
Hayden Clarke	16	18	18	18	70	4th
Tommy Wright	25	25	DNF	DNS	50	5th

Air-Cooled Junior All-Powers (11-U16 Years)

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Darcey Timmis	25	25	25	25	100	1st
Cody Maul-Dunn	22	22	22	22	88	2nd

85cc 2-stroke & 150cc 4-stroke 12-U16

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Archie Schmidt	22	22	25	25	94	1st
Connor Machin	20	20	22	22	84	2nd
Tayne Lines	18	18	20	18	74	3rd
Tyler Rasmussen	16	16	18	20	70	4th
Tommy Wright	25	25	15	DNS	65	5th
Lukas Hill	15	14	16	15	60	6th
Jack Clyde	14	15	14	16	59	7th

85cc 2-stroke & 150cc 4-stroke – Girls 11-U16

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Darcey Timmis	25	25	25	25	100	1st
Aela Lines	22	22	22	22	88	2nd
Cody Maul-Dunn	20	20	20	20	80	3rd

85cc 2-stroke & 150cc 4-stroke – 11-U16

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Judd Plaisted	25	25	18	25	93	1st
Jaikob Wright	18	20	22	20	80	2nd
Jordin Wright	16	16	20	18	70	3rd
Jai Strugnell	20	22	25	DNF	67	4th
Casey Swinton	22	18	DNF	22	62	5th
Bentley Baltussen	15	15	DNS	16	46	6th

Air-Cooled 80cc 2 str/110cc 4 str (7-U11 Years)

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Chase Maul-Dunn	25	25	22	25	97	1st
Blake Schlein	22	22	25	22	91	2nd
Cameron Parker	18	20	18	20	76	3rd
Tahli Sweet	20	18	20	18	76	4th

65cc 2-stroke 9-U13

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Bodhi Austin	25	25	25	25	100	1st
Blake Schlein	22	22	22	22	88	2nd
Judd Plaisted	20	20	20	DNF	60	3rd

65cc 2-stroke 7-U9

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Chase Maul-Dunn	25	25	25	25	100	1st

50cc Auto 7-U9

	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	Placing
Chase Maul-Dunn	25	25	25	25	100	1st
Kai Austin	22	22	22	22	88	2nd
Angus Nankivell	20	20	20	18	78	3rd
Jett Plaisted	18	18	16	20	72	4th
Nate Sadler	18	16	18	16	68	5th